Virtual Library - Notable Additions

Researchers are constantly adding to the literature of Marine Protected Areas. This section features newly released or published research and information of significance to the MPA community.

The ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies has released its 2008 annual report, which provides an overview of accomplishments of the Centre's 6 research programs, including one focusing on the optimal design of marine reserve networks for coral reef conservation and fisheries management.

ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, "ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies 2008 Annual Report". Townsville, Queensland, Australia: ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University, 2008.
http://www.coralcoe.org.au/annualreport08.pdf

A new report from NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program provides results of a project designed to obtain accurate digital boundaries for U.S. MPA sites in 5 coral territories , the state of Hawaii, and the state of Florida from the Dry Tortugas to Biscayne Bay.

NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, "Coral Reef Habitat Assessment for U.S. Marine Protected Areas". Silver Spring, MD: NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, February 2009.
http://www.coris.noaa.gov/activities/habitat_assessment/

A new report from the National Marine Protected Areas Center provides a summary of the actions taken to implement Executive Order 13158 on Marine Protected Areas across federal agencies in fiscal years 2007-2008, including a review of information on the release of the revised draft framework and final framework for a national system of MPAs.

National Marine Protected Areas Center, "Federal Agency Report Under Executive Order 13158 on Marine Protected Areas, Fiscal Years 2007-2008". Silver Spring, MD: NOAA National Marine Protected Areas Center, March 2009.
http://mpa.gov/pdf/helpful-resources/2007_08_interagency_rpt.pdf

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